Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Genus:
Species:
zenkeri
ID:
594488

Status:
valid

Authors:
Engl.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1902

Citation Micro:
Notizbl. Königl. Bot. Gart. Berlin 3: 22 (1902)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000593820

Common Names

  • Celtis zenkeri
  • Zenker's Hackberry
  • Zenkeri Celtis

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Synonyms

  • Celtis affinis De Wild. [unknown]
  • Celtis soyauxii Engl. [unknown]
  • Celtis stuhlmannii Engl. [unknown]

Description

Celtis zenkeri (also called Zenker's hackberry, among many other common names) is a deciduous tree native to West Africa. It has a broad, rounded crown and a short trunk, and grows up to 15 meters tall. It is found in moist forests, thickets, and along streams and rivers.

Uses & Benefits

Celtis zenkeri is used for ornamental purposes, as it is a fast-growing tree with a rounded crown. It is also used for windbreaks and shade.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Celtis zenkeri has small, greenish-white flowers that are arranged in clusters. The seeds are small, brown, and oval-shaped. The seedlings have a single stem with oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Celtis zenkeri can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or autumn in a well-drained, sandy soil. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and rooted in a sandy soil. The plant prefers full sun and can tolerate some drought.

Where to Find Celtis zenkeri

Celtis zenkeri is native to Cameroon and can be found in tropical and subtropical forests.

Celtis zenkeri FAQ

What is the scientific name of Celtis zenkeri?

Celtis zenkeri

What is the common name of Celtis zenkeri?

Zenker's Hackberry

What is the natural habitat of Celtis zenkeri?

Moist forests, woodlands, and thickets

Species in the Celtis genus

Celtis adolfi-friderici, Celtis africana, Celtis australis, Celtis balansae, Celtis berteroana, Celtis bifida, Celtis biondii, Celtis boninensis, Celtis brasiliensis, Celtis bungeana, Celtis caucasica, Celtis caudata, Celtis cerasifera, Celtis chekiangensis, Celtis chichape, Celtis conferta, Celtis glabrata, Celtis gomphophylla, Celtis harperi, Celtis hildebrandii, Celtis hypoleuca, Celtis iguanaea, Celtis jamaicensis, Celtis jessoensis, Celtis julianae, Celtis koraiensis, Celtis laevigata, Celtis latifolia, Celtis lindheimeri, Celtis loxensis, Celtis luzonica, Celtis madagascariensis, Celtis mauritiana, Celtis mildbraedii, Celtis occidentalis, Celtis orthacanthos, Celtis pacifica, Celtis pallida, Celtis paniculata, Celtis petenensis, Celtis philippensis, Celtis punctata, Celtis reticulata, Celtis rigescens, Celtis rubrovenia, Celtis salomonensis, Celtis schippii, Celtis sinensis, Celtis solenostigma, Celtis spinosa,

Species in the Cannabaceae family

Aphananthe aspera, Aphananthe cuspidata, Aphananthe monoica, Aphananthe philippinensis, Aphananthe sakalava, Cannabis sativa, Celtis adolfi-friderici, Celtis africana, Celtis australis, Celtis balansae, Celtis berteroana, Celtis bifida, Celtis biondii, Celtis boninensis, Celtis brasiliensis, Celtis bungeana, Celtis caucasica, Celtis caudata, Celtis cerasifera, Celtis chekiangensis, Celtis chichape, Celtis conferta, Celtis glabrata, Celtis gomphophylla, Celtis harperi, Celtis hildebrandii, Celtis hypoleuca, Celtis iguanaea, Celtis jamaicensis, Celtis jessoensis, Celtis julianae, Celtis koraiensis, Celtis laevigata, Celtis latifolia, Celtis lindheimeri, Celtis loxensis, Celtis luzonica, Celtis madagascariensis, Celtis mauritiana, Celtis mildbraedii, Celtis occidentalis, Celtis orthacanthos, Celtis pacifica, Celtis pallida, Celtis paniculata, Celtis petenensis, Celtis philippensis, Celtis punctata, Celtis reticulata, Celtis rigescens,

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